About National Service?Scheme (NSS)

The National Service Scheme (NSS) had its birth on September 24, 1969, during the Gandhi centenary year. The scheme was first launched in 37 Universities comprising 40,000 students.  Today the NSS has become the largest Government organization of students in the country comprising members from the +2 level to the college and university level. The strength of volunteers has now increased to more than 30 lakhs, which makes the NSS one of the largest student forces in the world. The NSS has good relations with different government agencies and non- government organizations in implementing its programmes for building up community assets, helping the underprivileged people through education and social services.